Cinnamon Sugar Blondies
These cinnamon sugar blondies are the perfect example of Effortless Baking — chewy, buttery, and topped with a crackly cinnamon-sugar crunch. Simple to make, cozy to eat, and easy to share.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or Spoon
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Blondie Batter
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg large, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- salt a pinch
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 5 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add in the beaten egg and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Mix in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake for about 22 minutes or until the edges are golden and a tester comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Don’t skip the cinnamon sugar topping — it gives the blondies their signature crunch. For extra flavor, add white chocolate chips or nuts. These blondies freeze beautifully, too!